Description:
Foundation Degree in Outdoor & Adventurous Activities
Validated by Leeds Metropolitan University Level 5

The outdoor industry is demanding and dynamic and offers an ever-expanding range of career opportunities. The course can be studied either full or part-time in an ideal environment for an outdoor leadership training programme. Our links with Leeds Metropolitan University, with its nationally renowned Carnegie Faculty of Sport & Education, is an added attraction. It is essential that you have the very best in practical outdoor skills - this course is designed so you gain industry relevant qualifications.

The training available is diverse partly because of the range of career paths available and partly because of the range of skills you need to be competent at the job.

Course Content
Modules include:
* Business Aspects of Outdoor/Adventure Sector
* Community Involvement
* Environmental Studies, Fieldwork & Geology
* Expedition Planning & Activity Programming
* Expedition Skills
* Experiential Learning Using Outdoor Environments
* Fitness, Nutrition & Training for Outdoor Activities
* Land-based Outdoor Activities
* Leading Practical Outdoor Activities
* Natural Environments
* Principles & Practice of Coaching Outdoor Activities
* Water-based Outdoor Activities

Entry Requirements
Interview plus:
* 100 UCAS points; from A Levels or equivalent e.g. BTEC National Certificate, Award or Diploma
* GCSEs English (grade C or above) or equivalent
* Mature students without relevant qualifications but with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply
* Practical involvement in outdoor activities and willingness to develop personal competence and leadership abilities

Career Progression
* BA (Hons) Degree at Leeds Metropolitan University
* Outdoor Activities Instructor or Teacher Specialist Sports or Activities Coach
* Facility Manager e.g. outdoor activities centre